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Hawaij chicken and rice

Hawaij Spiced Chicken and Rice

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
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Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1½ cups basmati rice
  • 1½ tablespoons Jamie Geller Hawaij divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cups chicken vegetable or beef broth
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs
  • 1 cup mixed herbs for garnish
  • ½ cup chopped pistachios for garnish
  • ½ cup dried cranberries for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Place evoo, onion, carrot, rice, 1 teaspoon hawaij, salt, and broth in 9 x 13 casserole or deep saute pan. Mix well. Add chicken breasts and sprinkle with remaining hawaij.
  • Cover tightly and roast for 40 minutes.
  • After 40 minutes, uncover and roast for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  • Garnish with herbs, pistachios and cranberries.